Lyle Hexom

May 7, 2023

Fire Cruise To Comfortable Win Over Warriors; Maintain Top Spot In TBL Central

SHAWNEE, OKLA — The Potawatomi Fire jumped out to a big first quarter lead of 41-18, and never looked back as they cruised to a 130–102 victory over the Pearland (Texas) Warriors. Deshawn Munson led the Fire with 20 points and 15 rebounds, on 10 of 14 shooting. The Fire had nine of their 11…

May 4, 2023

Fire Remain In First With Solid Road Win At Rival Enid

ENID, OKLA — Coming off just their second loss of the season, the Fire looked to be more assertive. This was especially true for their All-Stars, namely Deshawn Munson. After a few less-than-typical contests from the reigning TBL MVP, Munson and coach Mark Dannhoff had a meeting. The coach asked the player to play at…

Chris Brand

May 1, 2023

Fire Fall In Double Overtime At Wichita, But Remain On Top Of TBL Central

WICHITA, KANSAS — The Potawatomi Fire fell for just the second time this season, dropping a heartbreaker 138-33 in double-overtime to the Wichita SkyKings at Charles Koch Arena. Despite the loss, the Fire (13-2) keep the top spot in the TBL Central Conference, just ahead of Shreveport and Wichita. K.D. Moore led the Fire with 28 points and 10…

Chuck Guy

April 30, 2023

Fire Continue Winning Streak, Roll Rockwall With 48-Point Win To Stay In First

SHAWNEE, OKLA — Another night, another show of might. Behind eight players in double figures, the Potawatomi Fire rolled the Rockwall 7ers 142-94, extending their winning streak (officially) to seven games. Fire newcomer Ruston Hayward scored 19 in his second game with Potawatomi and tied K.D. Moore for the team high for the night. Hayward signed earlier this week with…

Chuck Guy

April 25, 2023

Fire Dominate Panthers With Record-Breaking Effort; Set New Club Marks For Points and Victory Margin

SHAWNEE, OKLA — It took the Potawatomi Fire 40 days to top their record-setting home opener. On March 17, the Fire set seven team records with a mauling of the Rockwall 7ers. They broke many of those marks Tuesday with an absolute domination of the Oklahoma Panthers, winning 155-86. In what was originally scheduled to…

Chris Brand

April 22, 2023

Fire Score Big Road Win With Strong Finish At Wichita

WICHITA, KANSAS — The Potawatomi Fire pulled away from Wichita SkyKings in the fourth quarter, turning a two-point game into a 105-90 win. Normally the Fire have a more balanced scoring output, with five to eight players in double figures. But Saturday night, huge individual performances from K.D. Moore and Darin Johnson pushed the Fire…

Chuck Guy

April 21, 2023

Huge Mid-Game Run Sparks Fire Win Over Mavericks, Keeps Fire On Top In Central

SHAWNEE, OKLA — Behind a 40-point swing in the mid part of the game, the Potawatomi Fire kept the top spot in the TBL Central with another convincing 122-103 win over the defending TBL champion Shreveport Mavericks. After the Mavericks took their largest lead at 50-36 with six minutes left in the second quarter, the…

Chuck Guy

April 15, 2023

Fire And Lightning Game Suspended Due To Power Outage; 86-82 Contest To Be Concluded On May 27 In Shawnee

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — In one of the stranger “endings” fans may ever see, the Potawatomi Fire led the Little Rock Lightning 86-82 with 2:55 remaining in regulation as they went to a timeout. Then severe storms in the Little Rock area knocked out power at Southwest High School where the game was being played….

Chuck Guy

April 13, 2023

Fire Return From Break And Cruise To Victory With Blowout Over Panthers

SHAWNEE, OKLA — The Potawatomi Fire returned from the All-Star break in style, racing out to a commanding early lead and never looking back as they trounced the Oklahoma Panthers, 128-90. K.D. Moore led the Fire with 25 points, one of six Fire players in double figures. Moore also had five rebounds and made both…

Chuck Guy

April 3, 2023

Fire Win Thriller Over Sky Kings To Reclaim First Place In TBL Central

SHAWNEE, OKLA. — The first-ever meeting between the Potawatomi Fire and the new Wichita Sky Kings did not disappoint. The battle for first place in the TBL Central Conference came right down to the wire, with the Fire edging the visiting Sky Kings, 119-117. Paced by their recently named TBL All-Stars, Chuck Guy and Deshawn…

Chuck Guy